Employee Transportation Coordinator

One of the most important elements of your company’s CTR program is the person selected to perform the role of Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC)—you!

As an ETC, you will serve as the point of contact between:

The company’s management and employees to implement, promote and administer your organization’s CTR program

The employer and local jurisdiction to track your employer’s progress in meeting CTR requirements

Some Specific Task an Employee Transportation Coordinator may perform:

Meet with management to determine program elements

Work with local transportation agencies regarding transportation services and products

Complete the Employer Annual Report and Program Description

Coordinate the distribution and collection of biennial CTR surveys to all affected employees

Evaluate CTR program and survey data and enhance Program as necessary to improve results

Assist employees with ridematching to form carpools or vanpools

Meet with employees to talk about the benefits of carpooling, bicycling or riding the bus

Promote the worksite CTR program to employees by producing and distributing information pieces

Track employees’ participation in specific program elements

Help monitor employee parking in designated HOV parking spaces

Distribute bus passes and vanpool or carpool incentives to employees

Brief management on the CTR program’s progress

Selecting an ETCAn ETC can be found at any level or in any department in an organization. Since many of the functions of CTR relate to personnel management and employee benefits, in many cases an ETC is a member of the human resources department. Or, in some organizations ETCs work in facilities or parking management. What’s most important is the ETC’s interest in alternative commuting, and an ability to work with other employees and manage the elements of a worksite CTR program.

The most successful ETC’s share many of the following abilities and characteristics:

CTR Worksite Brochure TemplatesOne of the minimum requirements of the CTR law is that an affected worksite must have an information piece that explains the company’s CTR program and that is distributed at least annually to all employees. There are two templates available to modify and personalize to fit your company’s CTR program elements or you can design your own. Email the CTR Administrator or call 360-487-7733 for more information.

CTR Terminology PageThe commute trip reduction program has many words and acronyms that are specific to the “world” of CTR. This list will assist you in becoming familiar with CTR terminology.

Commute Trip Reduction Resources

Washington State Commute Trip Reduction Board
The Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Board consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor to represent citizens, business, state agencies, transit agencies, and local jurisdictions. The CTR Board establishes program guidelines for the state's Commute Trip Reduction program and ensures statewide consistency among county and local ordinances.

Victoria Transport Institute:
Explore an on-line TDM Encyclopedia that provides a substantial amount of information on different strategies, planning, and evaluation techniques for implementing TDM programs.

Best Workplaces for Commuter:
Best Workplaces for Commuters is a public-private partnership that is dramatically changing the way Americans get to and from work. By qualifying, employers can improve their bottom line while bettering the quality of life for commuters and the communities in which they live.